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The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1887-05-29
Napo.eou nonaparte,s Temper

In the second and last installment of his
remarkable essay on Nap lleon Bonaparte,
which appears in the current number of
the ''Revua des Deux Mondes," NJ. Tame
cites several curious anecdotes in proof the
impulsive ana electric character of the
conqueror. The Malatestas and Borgias
of the country, whence came the ancestors
of the great Corsican, were not more sud
den and yemhement IN their emotions and
desires. With Napoleon no idea was
simply speculative. It needed instantan
eous realiz ation, and his thought, as was
said by DePradt, became a passion as it
grew. On one occasion, when discussing
the terms of the concordat with Volney,
he gave the Senator kick in the stomach,
which sfnt him TO bed for week. When
suddenly surprised by Josephine at st.
Cloud with lady he dashed after his wife,
who had only time to escape. and in the
evening showed his anger by breaking the
furniture near bis hands. On another oc-
clsion, before the Empire, he treated
Berthier in a seuryy manner in the pres
ence of room full of people. Tallyrand,
in his quizzical way, told Berthier that his
master was thinking of proclaiming HIM
| self King, whereupon the ill-advlsed cour-
Tier went over to compliment the first
Consul. Napoleon's eyes darted fury at
the word King, and putting his fist under
the chin of the unlucky Berthier, he push
ed him toward the wall saying: ''Idiot, who
sent YOU here to raise my bile?" He swore
and stamped while debating to his score
taries, and, in dressing himself, often flung
his clothes into the fire if they did not
suit him. In short, NJ. T4ine's interesting
notice is striking r 1of of st. Augustines
| sayine there is no great genius without an
admixture of madnes in his composition
| Chicago Herald.
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1887-05-29

wife, among all races, was in early
times captive OF war, and from this arose
the custom of marriage by capture.
Australians, New Zsalanders, Esquimaux
and other savage people are totally ignor-
ant of the universal custom of saluting
with kiss.
The religious life and beliefs of many
savage races are hard to understand. These
people seem to thiak that all things that
move are endowed with life, and so believe
that animals, water, flowers and other
moving things have spirits like men.
Maoris of New Zeal nd are probably the
most intelligent and well-mannered of
modern sayages. They have given up can
nibalism. have adopted the European
dress, are submissive to law, and when en-
gagged in war use the miider methods of
Christian warriors.
Savage races are found to be originally
temperate, but as soon as they come in
contact with civilized men and learn the
effects of strong drink they use it to excess
and rapidly become drunkards. Some
savage people have been destroyed by this
terrible vice.
The Malay, when in presence of one
whom he regards as above him, immediate
ly sits down; the South Africans turn their
backs upon their betters; some of the Hin
doc tribes reveal their respect by putting
the thumb to the end of the nose and wig
Cling the other fingers.
One of the worst races is that of the Au-
stralian natives, who seem incapable of
receiving any considerable degree of civili-
cation. They have been in contact with
the English settlers for century, and yet
have not learned anything from them but
horseback riding and love for strong
drink
The worship of animals is found widely
existing over the whole world; and this
worship might possibly be traced to the
common habit of calling families after ami
mals-which easily led to a belief that
families were related to or descended from
the animals whose name they bore; and
ultimately this grew into worship.
The lowest and most barbarous race in
the world is supposed to be tribe called
"Bosjesmans," branch of the Hottentots.
1t is said of them that instead of washing
they cover their bodies all over with thick
layers of dirty grease. 1t was of this race
that DR.. Livingstone, the famoos African
traveller, said: "a Bosj esman, certainly in
his mien and all his gestures, has much
more resemblance to an ace than man"
You need not go to New York to buy your house
furnishing articles. The best of tnware, willow
ware, hollow ware, cutlery. spoons. carpet sweep
ers clothes wringers. in short. whatever you need
OF house-furnishings, as good and az cheap, at
Wood Menagh's, lSs Newark and 170. Pavonia
avenues.
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1887-05-29
Big Circus cav Rolls.

The salary list of a good siza3 circus
runs anywhere from $500 to $500 a day.
Forepaugh's pay roll calls stor the latter
amount, andthe list of the Bdrnum show
is claimed to be even higher. Tnese fig-
ures include the pay of performers, agents
hostlers, caHyasmen or razor back as
the latter are facetiously called OF
course, the performers get the most money.
Last season the Barnum people paid an
English trio of tTapeze performers, Lol0,
Lola, and Sylvester-the latter man
$3.50 week AID their expenses. Fore
paugh pays WIlliem Sho sless, the bare
back rider, $3.50 week and yet S sons
equestrians In his employ who draw as
low as $50 or $50 weekly. Acroba.s ara
always well paid when their act is graceful
and diyerting. They generally travel in
teams eff two and three, and do what are
known as .'brother acts " The three
Lamartine brothers, for instance, draw
$3.50 week from Forepaugh's clerk.
Many of these performers do two or three
different acts and, indeed, they will
tackle almost anything, from a flying
trapeZe to horizontal bar, while nearly
all are good tumblers and leapers easily
and advantageously used in .tthe grand
tumbling and fin4le" so familiar to circus
goers. There are many groups of per-
formers VINO turn tlemseivee into
families, aad by doing DARN e act eff
some novel kind are often able to get
5000 or,$300 a week. Clowns are ex-
ceedingly plentiful aud may be engaged
for as low as $40 week. Still. good
testers like Billy Burke, Johnny Purvis.
Charley Madden and Billy Conrad get
S75 a week
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1887-05-29

Life OF the First Year Man OF West Point
Drill and Discipline.


The summer camp IS one round of labor
for the plebe, as the first year man is
called at West Point If he were trans
ported to another planet there could
hardly be greater change in bis life than
that which be experiences when he leaves
the comforts of his home and plunges
into the routine of military drill and dis
ciphue Of West Poiut; He rises at 5 in
the morning for revellle, and in half an
hour marches to breakfast, the interval
being employed in doing the policing
OF his own tent and of the tent of the
cadet to whom he may stand 10 the re-
lation of especial duty man." When be
walks he marches with depressed toes and
GU spread palms.
He has t 40 hours of drill every morn
ing and another hour with parade in the
afternoon. After tattoo, which is s 80 he
may retire; but no downy couch awaits
him. He spreads his blanke! on the tent
floor and spreads himself on that, with a
quilt drawn over him for protection
neainst The cold. The only change from
this programme is on SUNDAYS or when
be marches on guard. On Sunday there
is the Sunday morning inspection and
two hours at chapel making it anything
but day OF rest; and when, as a senti-
mel. be marches on guard in the morning
he walks post two hours at a stretch in
sunshine or rain, with four hour intervals,
during the whole twenty-four hours that
elapse before the guard is relieved This
much, in general falls to the lot of every
plebe in the way of duty.
Aside from this comes in the question
of his treatment by older cadets. Ability
to sing, play, dance or render ones self
entertaining in some such way is highly
appreciated by the cadets; and a readiness
to exercise what few accomplishments he
may possess usually saves the plebe mach
harassing; OF course all do not escape so
easily. Many have guns to cean and
water to carry and bedding to pile up for
the upper class men, and are unpleasantly
''rouehed" in other ways; but the i'll usage
which new cadet ordinarily receives is
almost always exaggerated in the accounts
which reach the pubic through the
press.-St. Nicholas.
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1887-05-29
Ladies Of Lima.

The ladies of Lima are all eyes. They
have the reputation of being, as a class,
the most beautiful in the world, and, meet
ing them on the way to mass in the morn
ing, or shopping later in the day, one can
see how they obtained it; but knowing
them in their homes, the opinion changes,
and you conclude, after calm reflection,
that they are not so pretty as the women
of New York. 1t is the manta, which they
wear in such coquettish way, that gives
them the reputation for beauty, for it con-
ceals every feature except their bewitching
eyes and lovely olive complexion. No
matter how ugly her mouth or nose is; no
matter how high her cheek-bones or large
her ears; no matter whether she is as
scrawny as a scare-crow or as bald as
bat, a man, viii make any woman with
pretty eyes look handsome, and, like
charity, it covers multitude of sins. This
garment which is peculiar to Peru, und is
worn by ladies of all ages and social posi-
ton, from the Presidents wife to the
laundress who comes after your linen, is a
sort of fosters sister to the mantilla of
Spain. 1t is usually of crepe from China,
and costs anywhere from $40 to $500. ac-
cording to quallty.
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1887-05-29
New Things In Je welry.

Compass charms are in demand yan for
gent emen.
small rustic branch twined wit / forget
me-nots, makes pretty PIN.
A silver-han He'd riding whip, With gay
colored lash, is so netting that every iair
equestrienne shou' have.
Among seasonable novelties is the straw
berry pin, of clustered rub;e, the COLT
setting representing the pin very faithtuiIS .
A very popular scarf or bonnet pin is tbs
horseshoe, set with two rows of gems, ono
of rubies or sapphires, the other of
diamonds.
acknowledged crescent, showing in
the concaye the profile of the old man in
the moon in red gold, is noticeable
novelty in scarf pins.
A snuffed candle end, with blackenea
wick and grease dripping down the sides,
and rustics jack-knife, with two blades,
are novel forms for match boxes.
Among things of use now to be had at
the jewelers. are silver suspender buckles,
with chains for fastening. and key-rings, ia
odd forms, such as vine-liks wreaths. or u
silver key itself, opening at the handle.
The most popular style of the lovely
English violet pin, with oscillating dew
drop, has long stem of chased green gold.
Cluster pins, composed of two or three, or
even more, of these little flowers are great
favoIites.
An odd piece of coloring was recently
seen in the form of two apple blossoms, tn,
stems of dark-green gold aud the flowers
of green and purple, richly blended. A
ruby in the centre of each flower hei3htens
the peculiar color effect.
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1887-05-29

The Pope is reported to have received
from lady belonging to one of the most
aristoeratic English families rather singu-
lar present in the form of an Easter egg of
ivory, worth, it is said, $4,000 francs. The
interior Of the egg is lined with white satin
and on this soft couch reelines a tiny jewel
box, inclosing MAGNIFICENT ruby. sur
rounded with diamonds.
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1887-05-29
A Novel Cone.

The entr' dcte cane is Partisan novelty,
soon to be brought over The usual silver
handle is removable, like the end of styl-
ograph, and the cane may be entirely filled
with liquid according to taste. A small
tube extends from an aperture in the han
die to the bottom of the cane. On the
usual suction being applied the flow of re-
freshment is steady and unobserYable
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1887-05-29

You need not go to New York to buy your house,
furnishing articles The best of tnwsre. willow
ware, hollow ware, cutlery. spoons carpet sweep
ers. clothes wringers, in short whatever you need
OF housefurnishings. as good and az cheap, at
Wood Menaghs. l3S Newark and 40. Pavonia
avenues.
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1887-05-29

To make your flowers. grass and vegetables
sprout, grow and hoom by your own handiwork
buy your garden implements of Wood L Menagh
las Newark and ITO PaEopia avenues,
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1887-05-29

Beside articles OF gentleman's appars il. subject
to wear and tear, there is many little notiost
necessary for the toilet that you can bur good AMI
saasAp at BsgoR's, Newark aIsR4s,
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-23

Look here! Now is the time to
buy PIANOS cheap. l am still
selling at a big discount; every
one that see them are astonished
to see such fine Pianos for the
money. A piano for $500. usual
~ sold for $500. These are facts
don't miss this opportunity. SO
pianos to select from, my conDe-
titors are sick because / get all
the trade all they have to do is
to sit and fan themselves while I
am carting out the goods. You
will always find US busy. I have
the finest goods on the market.
and never miss a sale.
Parties from neighboring
towns now Is your opportunity
if you cannot come please write.
Organs at equally low prices.
have a store Is K 14O full OF mus
ical goods Of every description.
I am making these special prices
in order to make room for the
biggest, finest, best and most Sc
lect stock Of goods west OF Chi
cago. tn OS- SHAW.
12o Main st. Wichita, Kan
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-23
MIR. n. e. STRAUSS DEAD.

Mr.. n. E. Strauss, who has been in this
city for some month connected with the
Rock Island road, died yesterday morning at
his residence, Sl4 South Emporia avenue He
had been unwell for some weeks but refused
to quit work, thinking that his illness was
nothing serious. Friday morning he became
very ill; Saturday he revived to some extent
and there was strong hopos of his recovery.
Sunday morning he had grown worse, and a
number of physicians held a consultation,
when it was decided there were little hopes Of
recovery. He would not believe that he was
going to die until his last moments He died
with inflammation of the bowels. The body
will be sent to his former home, in Akron,
Ohio, this morning owes the Rock Island &C
companied by Mrs. Strauss.
Mr.. Strauss spent his life in the railroad
business. He had been appointed to take
charge of the shops at Caldwell, and intended
to move there soon after the road reached
that point.
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-23
SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION.

Morton Township Sunday school conven
ton to be held in the M. E. church at Che
ney, Sept. l, 1887:
PROGRAM.
1000 q. m-Devotional exercises led by
Rev. J. 81 Lippard, of Cheney.
IO:2O-Obiect and benefit of Sunday School,
by Rev. Samuel McGibbon, Of Cheney.
rehabilitation of church to s. S., by j.
W. Armstrong.
I:1OO-Relation and obligation of S. s. to
church, by Rev. j. Il. Lippard.
Noon-Basket dinner.
200 d. m.-Devotional exercises by Rev.
Samuel McGib5on.
:20-Organization Of township.
2:40-Talk to children, by Rev. j. W. Love.
of Wichita.
3:OO-Scope and am of S. S., by Rev. o.
A. Smith, of Mt. Hope.
Sterilization of parents to the b., by J
W. Armstrong.
3:40-How to make the lesson interesting
by r r. Chamberlin, of Cheney.
4:00-Relation and obligation OF superin
tendent to the S. S., by Jacob Surbeck.
EVENING SESSION.
S:OO-Devotional exercises led by W. L.
DETROIT, followed by temperance discourse
by Rev. j. w. Love.
Leaders Of subjects limited to fifteen min.
utes discussion; speeches five minutes.
All Sunda, school workers and those in
terested are earnestly requested to be pres
ent.
Music and declarations betwe n speeches.
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-23
PROF. HEISERMAN'S LECTURE.

othes, ~ w. 9uiVu anu
Your communications in regard to my
lecture have been gratefully received. Nv
reception as lecturer has been greeted with
SO much eclat that have decided TO employ
an agent, and in the future all communica-
tlons in regard to terms and dates should be
addressed TO Mr.. John Fisher, gentleman
of very great parts, who will be my manager
and trainer for the season. Thanking YOU
for your very tiattering notes beg to assure
you that | shall use my best endeavors to
tire OUT the public, and all those who are
at all familiar with my gift Of CAB" viii
feel assured Of my success from the start.
Resp'y, h d. HEIsERMAN. Lecturer.
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-23
Y, NJ. G.. A. ECHOES.

One hundred and thirty-seven men wer.
present at the meeting Sunday afternoon
Notwithstanding the rain.
Rev. E. j. Brown, OF West Wichita, de
liYered very searching and earnest address
on the subject, "Rich but Restless"
The two selections rendered by the male
quartette was appreciated by the audience
and added very much to the interest of the
meeting.
The business mems training class organized
last Tuesday afternoon by twelve members,
will meet as usual this afternoon at 5:15 p.
m, prompt Business men interested in
Christian work who can attend, will be
heartily welcomed.
Arrangements are now being made for the
annual meeting and second anniversary
which are to be held next month.
The state convention to be held here in
October will undoubtedly result in good to
the local work A little Wichita pride in
arranging hearty reception and royal en-
tsrtainment to the 500 delegates, will be ap-
preciated by all attending and will speak
volumes for Wichita.
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-23
Fine Pianos.

Conover Bros. have just received large
and well selected stock OF piapos Among
them are seen some new styles in "Steinway
q Sons" in uprights, with beautifully en-
graved panels These styles are not shown
in the catalogues. They have pianos at all
prices and at prices that every customer gets
the year round. Pianos at SIS, $500, 1925
$3.50, $500, $3.50, 1915, s4O0, $3.50, $500, and
up. These prices are standard at all times
The pianos they sell for 500 is the best piano
ever offered for the money by any firm in
the west. The piano is large, : 3 octave
3 strings, feet inch case, and beautiful in
design. Remember these are standard prices
to everyone who calls. ~ If
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-23
BALL AND SOCIAL,

The knights of st. Joseph are exerting
themselves TO make the ball and social to he
given by them, on Thursday evening, a sue
cess Something of its social magnitude may
be judged from the fact that nearly two
huuired invitations have already been issued.
As no one Will be admitted without an invi-
tatlon, those who have received one may con
s'der themselves fortunate. All of the
knights are expected to present in regalia
The knights of st. Joseph Band will be pres
ent In their handsome uniforms. Refresh
ments and supper will be served by an able
corps or ladies ard Sir Knights.
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-23
NEW BLOCK,

Architect W NJ. Bolkley has completed
plans for the fine brick block to be erected
on Market street between English and
Water man streets. The building will have a
front OF fifty feet, one hundred and twenty
feet deep and three stories high. 1t will be
used for mercantile purposes.
The foundation is nearly completed Brick
work viii be commenced in few days. The
building VIII be supplied with steam heating.
freight elevator and all modern improve
mentS
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-23
August Excursion

To California via the Missouri Pacific Fort
Scott route viii leave Wichita at 9:35 q. m.
Wednesday, August "a and 81 Sixty
dollars for the round trip. Tickets good SIX
months with privilege Of stopping off at any
point enroute or returning. This is the only
line going via the southern route and allow
ing excursionlsts to return via Ogden. Salt
Lake and the Denver & Rio Grandejthe great
scenic route without extra charge PaSen-
gers can also return via Portland upon an
additional payment of SIS % for berths in
Pullman or family sleepers. For further in
formation apply TO y. c. keeran, passenger
agent, 121 n. Main 65u
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-23
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

The following are the transfers of real
estate filed in the Recorders Office yester-
day:
NJ T Williams to Geo Q NJ Buckner, hf
int lots A., 80, %, 81 Poplar st'McNair
q Smiths add. ..:.:................ 5 zoe
Mary Rowley to Olive G Rowley 1t
soak st Jones add. ....... 5000
John A Smith to Stocker ct al. lot
blk Henry ST, Academy add. $50
ID s ErslIine to John A Gilbert hf S hf
s hf public square in town of derby. 2O0O
Catherine GreIfenstein to Nettie Zim-
merry, lots %, %, Market st Greiffen-
Sa vina Noble to Sarah c. May, lots so
and5z Washington ave, Hyde's adj
and tract of land in Hyde's ad ~ $500
I Carey TO VIM Johnson, lot 5, block
IS, Parkwilde adj ..::............... $50
j w Furnish ct al to Geo w Rasure,
lots 25 and p, Mana ay, Massman's
End adj Observation-Disclosures. 1900
Geo A Graham to H E Woodbury., lots
81 to 80 Crown street, North River
side ad .................... $500
Joseph LondenSlager to Maize Academy
association, tract in sec. 1861 w [
w Miles to w n Fulton, lots 80 81,
IS, IS, blk 10, Allerton, Wichiie, Ks 700
Miller 10 @ w Rasure, ne or sec L
"a ................. $500
Bi-sell & Mortimore to A Nc Arthur,
of lots %, 81, 81, IS, 20 Gold ST.,
eureka add $50
l. Mead TO VIM Barr, lets IA, H. blk
ID, Fern ave, Princess add .. 400
j h Albert TO Geo r Albert, tract in
Elcn ao0. .--........ ........... ;525
Mar. + Bell to John Stewart lots 63
% 90 Byers ave Tracy & Byers add
to Clearwater. Observation-Disclosures. 1000
Herman Walter to K A Howell lot l
blk "a town of Cheney. $50
Arthur Sullivan TO John Wilkin tract
in sw or sec 90 % 12. .... 400
w Roberts to Sohn Stewart lot l64
Ross ave Clearwater Kan. 500
Patton TO VIM A Hnstead, lots ca 66
First ave Atkins add to Clearwater. 800
j w Nastin to VIM n Roe, lots IL Is
20 % Tilford ave 18th st add .. |
b jackson to L F Jackson. lots 46S
~ "a blk 3 Garrisons sub diy.. 300
Ives to Pleasant Chittwood, lots 70
Il Washington ave Rock Island 3rd
add. ................. 800
Z A Garrison to A Sackson. lot s
blk 4, Garrison's sub-div in Wichita
Uaruefls .........-. .............. 200
L A Garrison to A B Jackson, lots -.
a, blk 8, Garrison's sub. . 400
Z Higgins TO John Stewart lots l, 5
Lee ave, and 1, 5, Tracy ave, Clear
"aSSi Observation-Disclosures. .INn
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-23

An opportunity is now offered to party
or parties in Wichita or to outside capt. alist
controlling $4,000 to invest where the re-
turn of the capital is assured in one to three
years. Leaving a secured interest in the
enterprise that will bring an income of sew
pany. A legitimate business transaction that
will bear the closest scrutiny and most search
ing investigation. Address 122 E. Douglas
Ave. Room Z, Zimmerly block. S2-3+
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-23

A lady yesterday forenoon left her baby
carriage with the little one seated in it stand
ing before a ChicaSo avenue store while she
went within TO make some purchases. In
some way the carriage started, ran off the
sidewalk and upSe;ting, threw the babe out,
breaking its arm
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-23

Yesterday man came into the city from
SIX miles south and told Sheriff HAYS that
he found in the center of his corn field an
iron gray horse hitched 10 Caldwell wagon.
In which was coat and chest of tools 1t is
thought that the rig belongs to Contractor
Fish as Saturday night his horse became
frightened, ran down Seneca street and hes
no. since been seen.
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-23
Snpcial Sale.

One hundred choice lots adjoining Fair
mount College. Low prices and easy terms
to those who anticipate building. Motor
line will be running Oct 1st. School privi-
leges Jan. 1st. No more than 100 lots will
be sold, aud sale will continue only Is days.
Fairmount Land Co, Room 20, Biting
building. S2-2t.
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-23
Special Sale.

One hundred choice lots adjoining Fair
mount College. Low prices and easy terms
to those who anticipate building. Motor
line will be running Oct. 1st. School privi-
leges Jan. 1st. No more than 100 lots will be
sold, and sale will continue only Is days
Fairmount Land Co., Room 20, Biting
building. 50 ct.